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Option 3 is suitable as it means 'to pay a casual visit’.

Option (2) is correct as ‘who’ refers back to subject 'those players’ which is plural.

As 'milk' is uncountable, hence it’s singular.

In case of paired conjunctions 'not only _____ but also', verb agrees with the subject closer to it. Hence, ‘has’ will be used.

As 'rice and beans' is one dish, hence it’s singular.

The proverb 'Diamond cuts diamond' is a common idiom meaning that it takes someone as clever or strong as oneself to defeat or outwit them.

The proverb 'Cut your coat according to your cloth' means that one should live within their means or resources.

The proverb 'A drowning man catches at a straw' means that a person in a desperate situation will grasp at any small hope or opportunity, even if it is unlikely to help.

The proverb 'Every potter praises his pot' means that people are naturally inclined to be proud of their own work or creations.

 The clue is jaundiced eyes, which is the yellowing of the eyes due to liver disease. Hence, the word yellow is the correct choice.

The proverb 'Example is better than precept' means that showing someone how to do something is more effective than just telling them how to do it. Precept refers to a general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.

The common proverb is 'Health is wealth', emphasizing that good health is the most valuable asset one can possess. The other options do not form a recognized proverb.

The proverb 'Half a loaf is better than no bread' means that it is better to have a small amount of something than to have nothing at all.

The proverb 'It is no use crying over spilt milk' suggests that there is no point in being upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.

The proverb 'It takes two to make a quarrel' implies that in a conflict, both parties usually share some responsibility. While 'marriage' is a common phrase, the specific proverb structure here points to 'quarrel'.